About this event
As part of its expansion to 10 regionally focused NSF Convergence Accelerators, the NSF Convergence Accelerator will host an informational webinar on August 8 about the current Midwest Regional Anchor funding opportunity.
This webinar aims to raise awareness and clarify the application process for this exciting opportunity, which gives applicants the chance to play a leading role in shaping the future of research and development in the Midwest Region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois).
Proposers are encouraged to register and attend this webinar, including a 45-minute presentation covering the program's model and fundamentals, details about the solicitation opportunity and essential submission information. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Proposers are recommended to download and review the solicitation before this webinar to maximize the effectiveness of the Q&A session.
Register Here for the NSF Convergence Accelerator Midwest Regional Expansion Webinar
Accessibility Commitment
Captioning will be provided for the webinar. For other accessibility accommodations, please email rarequest@nsf.gov and copy Convergence-Accelerator@nsf.gov as soon as possible.
About the NSF Convergence Accelerator Program Expansion
In April 2024, NSF formally announced its plan to scale the NSF Convergence Accelerator from a single national program to 10 regionally focused NSF Convergence Accelerators that aim to enhance national and regional competitiveness in research, innovation and workforce development, as well as address pressing societal and economic challenges. Over the next three years, NSF will expand the program nationwide to 10 geographic regions through a series of expansion events — at least two per region — to raise awareness of the initiative, including providing insights into the opportunities a wide range of regional stakeholders may engage to participate in the program, including the Regional Anchor role.
More About the Funding Opportunity
Solicitation details and requirements can be found on SAM.gov, notice ID: NSF-OTASO-FY24-01.
Who Can Apply to the Funding Opportunity?
Proposers interested in the Midwest Anchor funding opportunity must reside within the Midwest Region, which includes Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. For additional eligibility requirements, please refer to the solicitation on SAM.gov.
Letter of Intent: Required before full proposal submission via the application submission system.
Full Proposal Deadline: No later than4 p.m. EDT on August 29, 2024.